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The George Michael News
from April-June 2000
June 27, 2000
"If I Told You That"
"If I Told You That" is the #1 most-added upon its release and
maintaining as the #2 airplay record across the Continent, according to trade publication
Music & Media.
 June 25, 2000
Happy Birthday, George!
Now, blow out all the candles and make a wish!
(Hey, Kenny, help him out there!)
Love,
Melanie and everyone at Yours Only George
June 16, 2000
"If I Told You That" Review
Virgin.net
calls the new Whitney-George duet "an average ballad loosely wrapped in a few hipper
trappings."
June 15, 2000
"If I Told You That"
Radio 1 has a small article on "Whitney's Diva Madness."
June 13, 2000
"If I Told You That"
YOGfriend Bev says "If I Told You That" entered the UK singles
chart at No. 9.
June 11, 2000
Pavarotti and Friends
YOGfriend Angelo writes in to say that the Pavarotti and Friends concert
might air on July 5 in the U.S., according to USA Today.
June 8, 2000
French Fan Meeting
Karolyn writes in to tell us:
There is a French meeting in Paris on the 17th of june. The appointment is
at 2 o’clock in a Pub called “Firkin and Financer” (métro Montparnasse
bienvenue) 15 rue départ, Paris. Everyone is of course welcome, so if anyone is
interested, please e-mail me at: d_karolyn@hotmail.com
to let me know.
June 7, 2000
Pavarotti and Friends
If you missed the concert, you'll want to see the Pavarotti and Friends website.
(Thanks to Cyrkiel for posting this information.)
June 4, 2000
Making Of "I Told You That" On UK TV
YOGfriend Bev says:
A teeny-tiny snippet of the video shoot for "If I Told You That"
was shown on UK TV (3 June). The action happens in a disco, complete with mirror balls and
bubbles! George and Whitney were dancing, and there were lots of other dancers in the
background. George was wearing a black suit, and Whitney was wearing a black/green dress,
with a green feather boa round her neck. The snippet lasted all of about... oooh... 10
seconds.
June 2, 2000
George and Whitney Together
From YOGfriend Bev:
The Sun has an article on the end of the feud between George and
Whitney.
(Editor's Note: Jam Showbiz also has an article on this story.)
Michael and Pavarotti double act
The BBC,
DotMusic, and PA News have articles on George's
duet with Pavarotti.
June 1, 2000
Pavarotti & Friends Charity Concert
Excerpt from the PRNewswire:
Pavarotti & Friends Charity Concert on June 6, 2000 to
Benefit Children of Cambodia and Tibet in the Presence of His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Starring Tracy Chapman, The Eurythmics, Enrique Iglesias, George Michael, Savage Garden,
Zucchero
NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 6, 2000, Luciano Pavarotti will join forces with
a line-up of stars in his hometown of Modena, Italy for his famous annual charity
extravaganza, Pavarotti & Friends. Artists performing this year with Pavarotti include
Tracy Chapman, The Eurythmics, Enrique Iglesias, George Michael, Savage Garden and
Zucchero. Also appearing are international stars Aqua (Denmark), Biagio Antonacci (Italy),
Irene Grandi (Italy), Monica Naranjo (Spain), Skunk Anansie (UK) and Caetono Veloso
(Brazil).
The all-star event takes place at Parco Novi Sad in Modena on June 6, 2000. Decca Records,
a division of Universal Classics Group will record the live concert, tentatively scheduled
for an October 17, 2000 release date. The artists will be accompanied by the 70-strong
Orchestra Sinfonica Italiana conducted by Jose Molina and Italian youth choir, Ars Canto
Giuseppe Verdi -- Coro Voci Bianche Giovanile, conducted by Silvia Rossi. Thirty children
from Cambodia and Tibet will join the choir. Legendary American producer, Phil Ramone,
will serve once more as the concert's music producer.
SOURCE Universal Classic Group
Yours Only George Celebrates Its Third Anniversary
Today marks the third anniversary of Yours Only George. On this
occasion, I'd like to thank my co-founder Shannon because without her this site wouldn't
exist. :) I'd also like to thank all of you for your support and our
advertisers for keeping this site alive.
Melanie
webmaster
Yours Only George
May 31, 2000
If I Told You That
Diogo points us to the Whitney
Worship Webpage for news from Access Hollywood and the Austrian track listing for
"If I Told You That."
Vote For Yours Only George
At the MTVAsia site you can vote for Yours
Only George.
May 30, 2000
Toby Bourke Tells All
Toby Bourke, the singer/songwriter of "Waltz Away Dreaming," the
first single from the now defunct George Michael record label, tells us his side of the
story in this Yours Only George exclusive
interview.
May 29, 2000
Whitney's Greatest Hits on Sale
Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits are on sale at Amazon.com.
May 28, 2000
Livin' The Crazy Life
YOGfriend Rachel says that the news on the official Ricky Martin Site says that Ricky will be
dueting with someone with the initials G.M.
May 26, 2000
House Of Love
Toby Bourke's manager, Simon, was nice enough to send us the CD cover
graphics of Toby's new single, "House Of Love," which will be released on June
12th in the U.K. Thanks, Simon!
May 25, 2000
Liz Taylor Given Lifetime Award
Excerpt from the Associated Press:
LONDON (AP) - Riding a wave of adulation in the country of her birth, Dame
Elizabeth Taylor on Wednesday was handed a lifetime achievement award by the British Film
Institute.
Friends including the singer George Michael gave the newest thespian dame a standing
ovation as she received the honor at a banquet for AIDS charities.
If I Told You That
YOGfriend Bev says that "If I Told You That" is No. 1 on this
week's music pre-release chart here in the UK, notching up an incredible 1125 plays!
May 24, 2000
Whitney Houston
According to Arista Records:
Internationally, GREATEST HITS made its debut at #1 on the U.K. national
album chart. "If I Told You That," the new duet with George Michael, is #1
most-added record at radio across Europe and the video was shot last week in New York.
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go Pops Up
On May 27th, you can see the premiere of the Pop-Up Video for Wham's
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" at 7:30 - 8 p.m.
May 22, 2000
Whitney's greatest hits and misses
In a Jam!
review, it says: "George Michael enriches Houston's If I Told You
That."
And, according to Music 365, Whitney's
greatest hits collection debuted at the top of the UK album charts.
May 19, 2000
George Was (Gasp!) Second Choice!
It seems that George
wasn't Whitney's first choice for her duet. She requested Michael Jackson.
May 17, 2000
"Maybe Baby"
From YOGfriend Bev:
Here is the tracklisting for the soundtrack of the new British film
"Maybe Baby". According to Virgin Records, it's scheduled for a June release.
1. Maybe Baby - Paul McCartney
2. Unforgivable Sinner - Lene Marlin
**3. I Can't Make You Love Me - George Michael**
4. I Dont Wanna Fight - Westlife
5. Cradle - Atomic Kitten
6. Suddenly Monday - Melanie C
7. Cry Like A Baby - Kasey Chambers
8. Comedy - Shack
9. Pump It Up - Elvis Costello
10. All I Need - Tin Tin Out
11. Lately More Than Ever - Hobotalk
12. This Love - Birth
13. Chorus 2000 - Gold n Delicious
14. Do The Strand - Roxy Music
15. It Must Be Love - Madness
16. Don't Call Me Baby - Madison Avenue
Toby Bourke
Toby Bourke's management tells us that
Toby's new single "House of Love"/"Waltz Away Dreaming" (new remix by
Toby & George) CDRom video will now be released on June 12th in UK through Recognition
(Universal).
May 16, 2000
Whitney Houston's 3 New Duet Singles
Excerpt from PRNewswire:
Whitney Houston's 3 New Duet Singles with Enrique Iglesias,
Deborah Cox, and George Michael Exploding at Pop and R&B Radio, and International
Markets
Internet Promotions Launched on Over a Dozen Websites, with MSN.com Logging 70,000
Downloads Initiated in 2 Weeks for 'My Love Is Your Love' From 'WHITNEY - THE GREATEST
HITS'
Today's the day of the release of WHITNEY - THE GREATEST HITS on Arista Records and all
three newly-recorded duet singles from the project are exploding at radio with #1 phone
requests and double-digit airplay across the U.S. and Europe -- "Could I Have This
Kiss Forever" with Enrique Iglesias at top 40 and A/C formats (powerhouse stations in
every major market), "Same Script, Different Cast" with fellow Arista artist
Deborah Cox at R&B (over 17 million listening audience after less than two weeks), and
"If I Told You That" with George Michael on the international front (most-added
at radio across the board, according to European trade publication Music & Media).
The pairing of Whitney Houston and George Michael on "If I Told You
That" has had an enormous reception in Europe, where Music & Media named it 'Pick
Of the Week' and has it bulleted at #11; and Phono (another Euro trade paper) named it
'Highest Climber' and has it charted at #21. The single is the 'Highest Climber' on the
pan-European chart, already #1 in Belgium and leaping anywhere from four points (in Italy,
to #10) to 140 points (in Austria, to #24) as it heads to #1 in the U.K., Germany, Greece,
Holland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Reports are also arriving from Asia, the
Far East, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Latin and South America.
May 12, 2000
Matchbox singer wanted George Michael for duet
YOGfriend Dave points us to an Advocate article that
Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas originally wanted George to work on "Smooth"
with him.
May 10, 2000
"If I Told You That"
YOGfriend Bev points us to the Classic Whitney site for more
information about "If I Told You That."
May 9, 2000
George, Most Scandalous?
I'm very happy to say that George was not voted as "most
scandalous" on today's "The List" on VH-1.
May 8, 2000
New Links
Our newest YOGfriend, Carrie, is reviewing sites for the links section. We
have now added 13 new links to the site in the following categories:
Would you like to be a YOGfriend too? YOGfriends are faithful George
Michael fans who help find news, find links, and review sites for the Yours Only George
site. To find out more about becoming a YOGfriend, check out our YOGfriends
page or write to Melanie@YOGworld.com.
May 7, 2000
"If I Told You That"
YOGfriend Bev points us to the Classic Whitney site for more
information about "If I Told You That."
May 5, 2000
"Careless Whisper" on Miss Universe Pageant
Excerpts from the Entertainment Wire:
Sax Great Dave Koz and Soul Singer Montell Jordan Confirmed as Musical
Guests on the Miss Universe Pageant; Scheduled to Air Live Worldwide on CBS Saturday, May
12
LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 4, 2000--Capitol recording artist and sax
sensation, Dave Koz, together with Def Soul/Def Jam's stellar R&B vocalist, Montell
Jordan, has been invited to perform "Careless Whisper" on the 49th Annual Miss
Universe Pageant.
Performing together for the first time on national television, the duo will debut their
soulful version of the George Michael hit, "Careless Whisper," during the
classic evening gown competition.
"Careless Whisper" is the new single from Koz's highly successful current CD,
"The Dance," and the follow-up to "Surrender," currently at No. 3 on
the NAC Smooth Jazz charts. "Together Again," the first single from the album,
reached No. 1 on the NAC Smooth Jazz charts, and held the top slot for five consecutive
weeks.
Billboard's Singles Reviews editor, Chuck Taylor, said: "Anyone familiar with Dave
Koz's ... `The Dance' has been justifiably licking their lips for the radio release of
this undeniable single. ... `Careless Whisper,' the smooth, sexy track, is lifted to new
heights, thanks to the most sensual vocal we've heard yet from R&B/pop crooner Montell
Jordan -- who co-produced the effort -- and the sax accompaniment from Koz, one of the
great mainstream jazz players of our time ..."
Excerpts from PRNewswire:
VH-1'S VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR - HOUR 3 (Wednesday, May 10)
Topics covered in this hour include: "Big Rock" - 80's long hair bands and Guns
'n' Roses; "Grunge and Alternative Rock" -- Nirvana and Pearl Jam;
"Rap" -- Herbie Hancock, Beastie Boys, MC Hammer, Hype Williams and Missy
Elliott and "Fashion" -- Robert Palmer, George Michael and Rolston.
(Premieres from 10-11p.)
May 3, 2000
Equality Rocks
Here's another article:
May 2, 2000
MP3.com To Fight Court Ruling
As YOGfriend Angelo says, there isn't a mention of George in the article
but there is a picture of him.
Equality Rocks
The Equality Rocks articles are finally coming out:
YOGfriend Pat also tells us that today's New York Daily News has a photo
of George with Garth Brooks at the Equality Rocks concert.
April 30, 2000
Equality Rocks
For information on Equality Rocks, check www.planetout.com for many articles on the concert.
April 29, 2000
Equality Rocks
YOGfriend Pat says:
Excerpted from the Rush & Molloy column in april 28th, 2000 New York
Daily News is the following:
"Garth Brooks will do a duet with George Michael on the latter's
'Freedom'. That will be right after Michael introduces a short documentary he's financed.
Titled 'Hiding Out'; it's about gay teens living in 'safehouses' after escaping
from behavioral modification programs where their parents have sent them to straighten
out. The singer may also fund a longer film on the safehouses."
You can see the Equality Rocks concert at www.planetout.com.
April 23, 2000
George's Easter Gift
YOGfriend Bev says that at just before 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday, George
telephoned Capital Radio live on air, to pledge £50, 000 for their annual fundraiser,
Help A London Child.
April 22, 2000
"If I Told You That" Real Audio
YOGfriend Bev says that anyone who hasn't yet caught the George and
Whitney duet on the radio can go to the Classic
Whitney site and scroll down a little way to find a link to hear "If I Told You
That" in RealPlayer.
"George backs Robbie"
Yahoo! has an article entitled "George backs Robbie" about
the Oasis controversy.
April 20, 2000
"If I Told You That" Premieres on BBC
YOGfriend Bev says "If I Told You That" received its first UK
airplay just after 8.15 a.m. on Thursday 20th April, on BBC Radio 1.
"If I Told You That" Premieres in Germany
According to Rachel, creator of the Whitney Worship Webpage, "If I Told You
That" might be premiering today in Germany.
CapitalFM London Awards
YOGfriend Pat says in today's NEW YORK DAILY NEWS there's a photo
of George with Geri Halliwell in the Rush and Molloy column with the caption 'Geri
Halliwell arrived with George Michael at theCapital FM LondonMusic Awards yesterday. The
ex-Spice Girl stood by her outspoken support of birth control despite being heckled over
the weekend by London youth.'
You can find out more information about the awards here.
George Michael Takes On Oasis
YOGfriend Angelo points us to the Dotmusic article "George Michael Takes On Oasis."
According to the article, George defended Robbie Williams when Oasis (Liam and Noel
Gallagher) took a swipe at Williams.
April 19, 2000
Equality Rocks
To learn more about George's appearance at Equality Rocks, check out the Equality Rocks website.
George and Whitney Duet
Jam! reports
that George and Whitney recorded their duet separately.
April 18, 2000
Advocate
YOGfriend Anthony tells us that George and Melissa Etheridge are on the
cover of the May 2000 Advocate issue, regarding the Equality Rocks concert. There
are new photos and a new interview. You can also check the website, www.advocate.com.
April 14, 2000
Whitney Houston
Rachel, creator of the Whitney Worship Webpage, points us to the latest on the Whitney Houston-George Michael duet.
April 13, 2000
George and Chaka Khan?
YOGfriend Angelo points us to the Dotmusic article "George Michael Rocks with
Chaka Khan."
April 12, 2000
New Toby Bourke Release
Toby Bourke's management tells us that
Recognition Records is releasing the new Toby Bourke single "House of Love" on
May 29th 2000 in UK, the CD will include a remix of "Waltz Away Dreaming"
recorded by Toby and George AND a CD ROM of the Waltz 2000 video.
April 10, 2000
George and Whitney
YOGfriend Bev tells us about the following article from Whitney's site
(apparently comes from the NY Daily News.)
Record superproducer Rodney Jerkins is shaking his head over recent reports of behavior
that got the singing star [Whitney] bounced off the Oscar show.
Jerkins tells us he spent two weeks last month working on a duet with
Houston and George Michael, and "everything was fine. It was just like when I worked
with her last year," says the 21-year-old music wonderkid. He says, "That stuff
they're putting out there about her? I don't see that side - and I don't want to see that
side."
The duet might be out by mid-April. It's the first single off the
"Greatest Hits" album Houston has coming out at month's end.
Houston and Michael "sound very cool together," says Jerkins.
"I mean, Whitney, to me, is a far better singer, but I balanced out the two, and it's
great."
General Hospital features "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
By chance, I heard George's rendition of "The First Time Ever I Saw
Your Face" today on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital." :-)
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